FLAEM NUOVA MEDINEB F700 Manual De Instrucciones página 7

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Carefully read these instructions and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
Use the unit only as described in this instruction manual.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This a medical device for home use. It is to be used only upon medical prescription.
Before using the unit for the fi rst time, and periodically throughout its life, check the power supply cord
for any damage. If there is any damage, unplug immediately and return the product to an authorized
dealer for service.
• Children and disabled persons should always use the unit under strict supervision of an adult who has
read this manual.
• The unit should not be used in the presence of anaesthetic substances infl ammable with air, oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
• Never use adopters for power supplies different from the one indicated on the bottom of the unit. Keep
the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands. Never use the unit while having a bath or shower. Never
submerge the unit in water; should this accidentally occur, unplug immediately - do not reach for the
submerged the unit, always unplug fi rst. After removing a unit from water, do not use again, ensure it
is returned to an authorized service dealer.
• Do not wash the unit under running water or do not submerge it in water.
• Unit with case not protected against ingress of liquids.
• Always unplug the unit immediately after use.
• Repairs should be performed by authorized personnel only. Unauthorized repairs will invalidate the
warranty and may represent a hazard to the user.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Before each use, the nebulizer and the accessories should be cleaned according to the instructions
in the section "CLEANING AND DISINFECTION".
1. Plug the power cord into a power socket corresponding to the voltage of the unit.
2. Carefully wash your hands before preparing the inhalation therapy.
3. Open the medication nebulizer by turning the upper part (9c) counterclockwise.
4. Pour the drug prescribed by the physician into the lower part (9a). Close the medication nebulizer by
turning the upper part (9c) clockwise.
5. Connect the accessories as shown in the drawing on page 1. In order to avoid waste of nebulized
medication, it is possible to use the drug saving device (8). Connect one end of the device to the
medication nebulizer (9) and the other end to the tube (7). Close the opening with the fi nger to perform
nebulization; reopen it to stop nebulization.
6. Start the unit by turning the switch on (3).
7. When the treatment is fi nished, turn off and unplug the unit.
8. Put caps A and B back in their seat in order to protect the inner part of the medication nebulizer.
9. It may happen that during the use of the nebulizer visible humidity deposits form in the connection tube
(7), disconnect the tube from the nebulizer and let it dry using the compressor air fl ow.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
Accessories
Carefully wash all parts used with the medicament under running water with mild (non abrasive) detergents
or in the dishwasher.
All accessories (except for the connecting tube) can be disinfected or sterilised choosing one of these
methods:
a) by boiling in a bain-marie (for max 5 min.); this method cannot be used for the mask
b) by soaking in a solution of water and vinegar (3/4 water, 1/4 vinegar). Rinse thoroughly with drinking
water.
It is recommended to replace the medication nebulizer once a year.
Unit
Wipe the case only with a damp cloth using non abrasive detergents.
The unit is equipped with an air fi lter which (5) should be replaced when dirty. Use only Flaem's
original accessories.
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